Seeing Dongfang Jinyao's aggrieved expression, Qin Luo naturally pulled her into his arms, gently resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice low and soft:
“Jinyao, I know in my heart that my presumptuous actions back then must have made you unhappy. But I knew that if I had told you beforehand, you would definitely not have agreed, so I made this decision.”
“You are the most important person to me. Compared to my cultivation, I would much rather that the Spirit-Extinguishing Orchid help you break through to the Saint Realm. I know this is a bit too rash, and I made this decision without considering your feelings.”
"But what's done is done. You can punish me however you want, just like you did just now. Anyway, with your current level, I can't resist you."
Hearing Qin Luo's words, which were tinged with self-reproach and helplessness, Dongfang Jinyao stiffened. She then lifted her head from Qin Luo's embrace, her bright eyes filled with caution.
She knew that men were generally somewhat chauvinistic, and Qin Luo was usually calm and composed, able to handle everything with composure. For him to say that he would let her punish him as she pleased must have made him feel very uncomfortable.
Biting her lower lip, she whispered:
"I was just angry and wanted to scare you. I know you meant well, but I just... didn't want to see you give up such a good opportunity to cultivate for me."
At this point, she gently broke free from Qin Luo's embrace, placed her hands on his shoulders, and tilted her head back, a hint of probing in her eyes:
Are you angry?
Not hearing an immediate response from Qin Luo, Dongfang Jinyao grew increasingly flustered. She had always been a pampered young lady, free-spirited and unrestrained, and had never been so careful in trying to please anyone before.
But when she faced Qin Luo, she realized what it meant to care. For this reason, she was willing to suppress her temper, afraid that her willfulness would really upset him.
"Qin Luo, don't stay silent." Dongfang Jinyao's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes welled up with tears. "I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have lost my temper with you. I'm not usually like this..."
The hands that were wrapped around Qin Luo's shoulders tightened, as if afraid he would suddenly push her away. "If you're angry, just yell at me. Don't keep it to yourself."
The usually proud and confident Dongfang Jinyao was now completely devoid of her usual charm, her heart and eyes filled with concern for Qin Luo. She racked her brains trying to figure out how to appease Qin Luo, tears welling up in her eyes, but she stubbornly held them back.
"I promise I'll change. I'll be more sensible and understanding. If anything happens to you again, I'll listen to you and never be willful again." Dongfang Jinyao's voice was choked with tears as she forced a smile, trying to ease the tension.
"Please forgive me this once, okay?"
"Jin Yao." Finally, Qin Luo sighed softly and gently wiped away the mist from her face. "How could I be angry with you?"
"Then why were you silent just now? Do you know how scared I was!" Dongfang Jinyao's eyes widened, filled with panic and grievance, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried her best to hold them back.
In that instant, I kept blaming myself, wondering if I had really made you dislike me...
Seeing her heartbroken expression, Qin Luo couldn't help but feel guilty, realizing that he might have gone a bit too far.
Given Dongfang Jinyao's straightforward nature, how could she not feel resentful after being trapped in the Spirit-Extinguishing Orchid?
Therefore, he deliberately and subtly conveyed a hint of personal emotion, feigning self-abandonment and implying her previous actions in his words, intending to quietly let the matter pass in this tactful way.
Who would have thought that Dongfang Jinyao's reaction would be so extreme? The usually carefree and lively girl was now humbly trying to please him.
You know, from the first moment I saw her, she had a spoiled attitude that she was used to being fawned over and respected. When had she ever been so submissive?
"My silence just now wasn't because I was angry with you, but because I was reflecting on myself. I was thinking, maybe some of my previous actions made you feel that I didn't value your thoughts enough or give you enough respect, which is why you were so upset."
As he spoke, Qin Luo gently wiped away the tears on Dongfang Jinyao's cheeks, coaxing her softly:
"Sweetie, stop crying. If you keep crying, your beautiful face will be ruined, and that won't look pretty. Besides, you're already a Saint Realm expert, how can you still shed little pearls so easily? If this gets out, it'll shock a lot of people."
Dongfang Jinyao paused, subconsciously sniffing her sore nose, and tried her best to hold back the tears that were welling up in her eyes.
Her voice had a distinct nasal tone, and she said with a wronged tone, "It's all because of you that I've been silent for so long. Besides... you don't need to reflect on yourself. I'm too impatient and impulsive. Jin Yao will gradually change in the future. You mustn't be angry anymore."
As soon as she finished speaking, Dongfang Jinyao stared intently at Qin Luo with her large eyes, which were still quite misty, as if trying to find a definite answer in his eyes to see if he was really not angry.
Qin Luo chuckled and pinched her delicate nose, then said with a smile:
"Alright, I'm not angry. How could I dare to be angry with our Saint Realm young lady? Don't scare yourself. What's wrong with being a little impatient? This is the Jin Yao I know. She's quite cute with her occasional temper."
"You...you're so good at comforting me. I know I'm sometimes too willful, and I'll definitely change in the future. You're really not angry anymore?"
"I'm really not angry," Qin Luo assured him confidently.
The weight that had been hanging over Dongfang Jinyao's heart finally lifted. She nestled comfortably in Qin Luo's warm embrace and whispered:
"So what if she's a saint? She still has to stay by your side and be a capricious little woman who can throw tantrums."
At this moment, Dongfang Jinyao's cheeks were flushed with a faint blush, making her look delicate and charming. Her eyes, which had been slightly red from grievance, had regained their usual brightness, radiating liveliness and playfulness.
A satisfied and happy smile appeared on her lips, and a few strands of hair slipped from her ears, adding a touch of languid charm.
Qin Luo was momentarily captivated by her beauty.
Not hearing Qin Luo's reply for a long time, Dongfang Jinyao's heart, which had just calmed down, became worried again. She quickly looked up at Qin Luo and found him gazing at her quietly, his eyes full of tenderness and a hint of restraint.
Under such gazes, Dongfang Jinyao's heart suddenly raced, and the blush on her cheeks became even more pronounced. She bit her lower lip, a surge of courage she had never felt before welling up within her.
She stood on tiptoe, her eyes tightly shut. In that instant, time seemed to stand still for the girl's boldness; the entire world consisted only of Dongfang Jinyao's hurried breathing and Qin Luo's slightly wide eyes...
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